Most shore side firefighters do not know their way around a ship. In an emergency, they need the help of a trained crew. Together they can help prevent loss of life, damage to the ship, and destroyed cargo. Key features:• An actual ship / shore exercise is presented.• The US Coast Guard describes the Incident Command System (ICS) and how they create order out of disorder in an emergency. • Important tips on working with shore side fire fighters are offered.• How to work within the ICS System is examined.